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R585 EKG

1997 Honda Accord

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,955 mi
Last recorded159,955 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 EKG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 159,955 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 159,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 151,779 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 151,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 145,741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 135,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 122,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 122,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side outer cable snap

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 108,186 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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R585 EKG is a 1997 Honda Accord in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R585 EKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R585 EKG registered?

R585 EKG is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R585 EKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 EKG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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